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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
2
A column riffs on Australia and wartime symbolism with mock heroics and satirical tales. It laments flag use in battle and recalls jokes about title worship, English eccentricities, and a humorous anecdote about a Russian general mix up.
A long Sydney column reflects on public honor for American visitors, rail disasters, and ongoing railway and maritime inquiries. It critiques the value of public praise, notes high pledges for relief funds, and highlights police, drunkenness penalties, and local cases of water adulteration in milk and whisky.
Fragmentary report notes a financial grant related to the Mudgoe Dunndou railway construction and its connections. It mentions parties Reid and Cation and an amount around £79, with references to locations Mudgoe Luinedai and Tuowont.
The report lists multiple matchups between teams and players such as Dovsupe, TL, Borsbrick, Mine, Smith and Ottaway, with scores noted like 3-0 and 4-8. It records results across several bouts including Wellton Methodines and Bete, noting Methodist leading Lrip stone 7 to 3.
Report of a heavyweight bout at the Bowling Palace in Paris featuring Tommy Burns and Bill Squires. Burns edges a hard-fought win after a dramatic eighth round, with audiences paying high admission, including many women spectators. Burns dominates late with swift footwork and punching, securing a knockout-like finish as Squires falls and is counted out.
A wedding at Norveman Barth Vd conducted by special permission of the Protestor of Aborigines joined William Kirkwood, twice convicted, and Maggie, an aboriginal woman, amid a mixed crowd. The ceremony faced controversy under the Aborigines Act with a tabled crowd of dimmet blacks and a tale of cultural clash.
Dalirty's Baviow reports July figures for 1907 showing total sheep returns at year end, with Australia and New Zealand contributing large increases while overall slaughter and lamb numbers declined slightly. The table details sheep in various countries, including North America, Australasia, and New Zealand, highlighting the evolving pastoral industry and long term growth despite annual shifts.
Landholders must comply with added regulations to the Pastoral Property Act. Transfers of holding face immediate duplicate notice on Form 7 to the Pastoral Protection Board. Executors or administrators must file duplicate notices within 14 days of probate. The Chairman records the notices in the registry and may notify the Minister if charges secure purchase money or related equipment. Penalties up to twenty pounds apply for noncompliance.
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